 Saugeen Conservation was established in 1950 as a result of increased
flooding problems in and around the communities developed along
the Saugeen River. It has a jurisdiction of over 4,675 sq. km (1,805
square miles). There are currently 15 member municipalities within
the Authority jurisdiction.
The Saugeen River is approximately 195 kms (120 miles) in length
and has five major tributaries. Saugeen Conservation owns over
8,498 hectares (21,000 acres) of Conservation Areas and Lands
comprised of important wetland complexes, managed forests and
recreation parks.
The main office of Saugeen Conservation is located approximately
5 kms south of the Town of Hanover off County Rd #10. Follow signs.
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